CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle High School musicians back from triumphant California visit

Thanks to West Seattle High School music director Ethan Thomas for the photo and report: The West Seattle High School Concert Band and Orchestra traveled to Southern California last weekend. While down there, we participated in the Music in the Parks competition at Disneyland, took part in a studio soundtrack session led by renowned conduc...

Taste of West Seattle, Transportation Coalition, and more for your Thursday

(Photo by Chris Frankovich) The holiday weekend gets ever closer! But first, what's ahead for the rest of your Thursday: GARDEN CENTER OPEN: The South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center is open 11 am-3 pm today for plant sales and more. North end of campus.

A memorial service is planned June 14th for Judith Ann Buls (Christoffersen). Here's the remembrance being shared with the community: Judy passed away May 15, 2018 after a long illness. Judy is survived by her daughter Marni Walter of Billings, her brother Jon (Joan) Christoffersen of Seattle, two grandchildren Jessika Furr of San Diego and ...

Two reader reports and four police reports in West Seattle Crime Watch tonight: HIT-AND-RUN: That's Tom's car, after a hit-and-run driver damaged it this afternoon: Somebody hit my car on 42nd just South of Admiral Way while it was parked on the street.

(Uno the harbor seal seems to be attempting a facepalm, having not signed up for training in time) On behalf of Seal Sitters, a photo and update from David Hutchinson: All spaces for the June 9th Seal Sitters' training have been filled.

Back in March, we wrote about renovation work planned this spring/summer at Southwest Athletic Complex - and now Derek McCloud from Seattle Public Schools (which owns SWAC) sends word that work has begun: Construction has started on the track at SWAC ... most of the old track has already been torn up.

Alki Point Lighthouse tours start this weekend - but only one day per week this year

(2015 photo by Long Bach Nguyen) We just confirmed with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary that Alki Point Lighthouse tours will start this weekend, as is customary. But there's one big change this year - they'll be offering the free tours only one day per weekend, on Sunday afternoons.

From repeat offenders to RVs, at West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network

A wide-ranging discussion at this month's West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network meeting. Southwest Precinct Operations Lt. Ron Smith presented SPD information in place of precinct commander Capt. Pierre Davis, who was unable to be there. He had an announcement, too. But first: CRIME STATS: Crimes against persons have

(May 23, 2017, WSB photo by Christopher Boffoli) Tonight marks exactly a year since 23-year-old Jordan D. Thomas was shot and killed at Alki Beach. It happened around 9 pm at 62nd and Alki. In the days after, police said they believed that the victim was targeted - and that to date remains the only information made public about the case.

(Ducklings in Longfellow Creek, photographed by Lindsi Griggs) Four options for your Wednesday: COMPUTER CLASSES: Taught by Seattle Public Library staff at the Senior Center of West Seattle: 1-2:30 pm. Email Basics. Email is everywhere, but managing your email can get overwhelming quickly. Come learn about: options for setting up a free ...

For all the times we've written about what to do if your tap water is brown/discolored ... this time it's happened at WSB HQ. So in case anyone else in Upper Fauntleroy or vicinity is experiencing it, we did call Seattle Public Utilities - which wants to hear from you if it ever happens where you are - at 206-386-1800.

(SDOT MAP with travel times/video links; is the 'low bridge' closed? LOOK HERE) 7:02 AM: Good morning. No incidents in/from West Seattle so far this morning. TRANSIT ALERTS: Nothing current but for the record, Metro sent an alert at 6:15 am that the 6:25 am Route 56 wouldn't run.

(WSB photos) At 8:45 tomorrow morning, you're invited to be at the new Burien PCC Community Markets (WSB sponsor) store as it opens for business. We went to tonight's media preview so we could show you a sneak peek - and find out what the new West Seattle store might have in common with this one.

Just found out about this from Seattle Police at the West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network meeting: The " supercar" rally promoted in the video above is due to take an Alki lap on Saturday morning. It's called the ZwingRally, and it promises a luxury experience for up to 120 "super cars" and their drivers/passengers at $1,250 per person for the weekend.

Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap will be South Seattle College's next president

Just in from South Seattle College (WSB sponsor): Seattle Colleges' Chancellor Shouan Pan announced Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap will serve as the next president of South Seattle College (SSC), effective July 1, 2018. Dr. Pan's decision came after a nationwide search and consideration of feedback from multiple sources. Rimando-Chareunsap ...

(WSDOT photo, looking north at southbound - upper - tunnel deck, earlier this month) The Highway 99 tunnel, you've no doubt heard here and elsewhere, could open as soon as this fall. One last thing remains to be decided: The toll(s). Now, it's time for public comment.

(WSB photo: Verity team at this morning's breakfast) You might have noticed that Verity Credit Union (WSB sponsor) is getting a jump on community involvement, even before opening their first branch in West Seattle. They've gotten involved with community events from the West Seattle Food Bank's Instruments of Change to Bike Everywhere Day.

(Early design concept for proposed Highland Park Way roundabout) Tomorrow night, the Highland Park Action Committee gets an update on the long-in-the-works roundabout proposed for Highland Park Way and SW Holden. SDOT's James Le is expected to be at the meeting with the newest information. After last month's meeting, HPAC chair Charlie Omana ...

(House Finch, photographed by Mark Wangerin) Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for your Tuesday: DINE OUT, SUPPORT STUDENTS: WingStop in Westwood Village will donate 20 percent of your purchase today (10:30 am-10:30 pm) to the Chief Sealth International High School ASB, if you show this flyer.

(WSB file photo, Highland Park Spraypark) It's sunny, it's warm, and Memorial Day weekend is days away. That means spraypark season is almost here! West Seattle's only spraypark, at Highland Park playground (1100 SW Cloverdale), opens Saturday, May 26th, and will be open daily, 11 am-8 pm.

9:54 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a full response to a reported fire "in a house being remodeled" at 39th/Bradford, near the Charlestown water tower. More to come. 9:57 PM: The response is being scaled down - it's described via scanner as a "small fire ... in mechanical equipment" on the second floor.

The folks at Providence sent that photo, explaining that the quilt the result of "a service project over a year in the making." Providence ElderPlace participants made it for Chimpanzees Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum. They heard about the sanctuary via NPR and formed a group about chimpanzees, reading about them and watching videos.

Last year, the wider West Seattle community opened its arms and embraced Sanislo Elementary, our area's least-populous public elementary school, and the little school got a big boost. The Sanislo PTA is hoping for an encore this year, and the big auction/dinner is less than two weeks away!

BIZNOTE: West Seattle Junction restaurant Fresh Bistro has closed after 9 years

Thanks for the tips. We just confirmed that West Seattle Junction restaurant Fresh Bistro has closed after nine years. Proprietor BJ Duft talked with WSB by phone. He opened Fresh Bistro on the ground floor of Mural (on 42nd SW across from Jefferson Square) almost exactly nine years ago.

Three West Seattle development notes today: 4826 40TH SW: The Fauntleroy/Edmunds development hub continues to densify. Headed for administrative design review (watch for the notice) is a 3-story, 27-apartment, no-offstreet-parking "small efficiency dwelling unit" (SEDU) building. It would replace the duplex shown in the Assessor's Office photo above.

If you use 1st Avenue to get into downtown - note that a longterm two-block closure of NB 1st is about to begin. Today's notice from SDOT: The Seattle Department of Transportation advises travelers that due to utility construction in support of the replacement of the existing water main, northbound 1st Ave between Yesler Way and Columbia St will ...

What do you want to see in SDOT's new boss? Plus, hear from its interim boss in West Seattle

With so much reporting on, and talking about, transportation matters here on SDOT, we thought this announcement from the mayor's office might interest you: Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today the City of Seattle has launched a new national search and public input process for a permanent director of the Seattle Department of Transportation ...

Thanks to Mark Wangerin for two views of a Green Heron on the Duwamish River (scroll down for the second), gracing our Monday highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER: Show this flyer when you buy something at Full Tilt Ice Cream in White Center today (open noon-10 pm) and 10 percent of the proceeds will ...

CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle HS track and field athletes headed to state championships

Congratulations to the West Seattle High School track and field athletes headed to state! The update is from head coach Will Harrison: the West Seattle boys placed 3rd at the Sea King District 2 meet last Wed/Fri at Southwest Athletic Conference and were the top Metro school!

(SDOT MAP with travel times/video links; is the 'low bridge' closed? LOOK HERE) 7:01 AM: Good morning and welcome to the week before Memorial Day weekend! No incidents reported so far in/from West Seattle. 8:09 AM: Crash on NB I-5 blocking one lane north of West Seattle Bridge. 8:23 AM: Cleared.

(WSB photos) Historic Highland Park Improvement Club had a full house Saturday night for the 10th anniversary of their fun and festive fundraiser Uncorked. It's evolved from its origins as a sort of DIY wine-tasting event, where the partygoers brought the wine, to an event with 10 participating wineries!

Alki Masonic Lodge #152 honored 16 public-high-school scholars from around West Seattle this past week. It was the lodge's 40th annual School Awards Night. Thanks to the parents who shared the news and photos! The faculty of Chief Sealth International and West Seattle High Schools nominated four junior boys and four junior girls to receive ...

Two items in West Seattle Crime Watch tonight: MINI-MART HIT AGAIN: The police Twitter log shows a commercial burglary early this morning in the 4000 block of California SW, and Casey says neighbors report it was the gas station/mini-mart at California/Andover, again, just two weeks after the last break-in.

BIZNOTE: Stuffed Cakes' founder says she will close her shop in mid-summer

(WSB photo: Donna Lawson during her shop's 1st-anniversary party in 2012) One of West Seattle's most beloved bakers has announced she will be shutting down her shop. Here's what Stuffed Cakes proprietor Donna Lawson posted online today: It's hard for me to write this, but the time has come for me to make a big ol' change in my life.

SEEN OFF WEST SEATTLE: Kayak/canoe flotilla protesting pipeline expansion

A Canadian pipeline controversy drew protesters to the waters off West Seattle today. The flotilla was part of a day of sea and land demonstrations against Kinder Morgan, which has a terminal on Harbor Island. The company plans to expand its Trans Mountain Pipeline, from the Alberta tar sands to British Columbia, and opponents say that would ...

Almost 1,000 runners and walkers (per announcer Eric Radovich) just headed out for the 10th annual West Seattle 5K, a fundraiser for the West Seattle High School PTSA. Our video, via Twitter: And the West Seattle 5K is on! pic.twitter.com/DTP3S1Xkef- West Seattle Blog (@westseattleblog) May 20, 2018 They're headed to Luna/Anchor Park ...

In case you see/saw this on 35th SW in Gatewood, thanks to Camille for the photo and report: A head on collision with a tree at 35th and Southern. The guy was stunned for a sec then took off. Nobody else in the car so no one was hurt.

Welcome to Sunday! WEST SEATTLE 5K: Just after 9 am, the run/walk to raise money for the West Seattle High School PTSA will take off from just west of the Alki Bathhouse. Alki and Harbor will be closed until the course (to Anchor/Luna Park and back) is cleared, and the Water Taxi shuttle will be rerouted.

UPDATE: Police check out reports of possible shots south of West Seattle Junction; fireworks suspected

10:30 PM: We've received multiple texts about possible gunfire south of The Junction, heard at points including 5000 block of California SW and 5000 block of Fauntleroy Way. Police have been dispatched to check it out. 10:47 PM: No further word on this so far.

(Photo by Eric Dennon, Dennon Photography) With so many older homes (at least, older as the West Coast goes!) in our neighborhoods, do you ever wonder about the stories behind them? Tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and Seattle Public Library present the stories behind an architect who designed homes in many ...

We're in the heart of baseball season, and that goes for youth leagues too. One of the newest ones in West Seattle gets going for the year tomorrow, and Michelle Riggen-Ransom reminds you that it's not too late to step up to the plate: Registration is still open for the Champions Baseball League!

8:39 PM: The image is courtesy of SDOT, which says all but one lane of the eastbound West Seattle Bridge is blocked by a crash and the emergency response for it, right before the onramp from Delridge. So if you're headed toward the eastbound bridge, either wait a while or use Delridge to get onto it.

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